RESUME OF OCB LUNCHEON MEETING, 12 NOVEMBER 1958

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• Publication Date: November 12, 1958
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12 November 1958
MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
SUBJECT: Resume of OCB Luncheon Meeting, 12 November 1958
PRESENT: Mr. Allen, Gen. Cabell, Mr. Gray, Mr. Harr, Mr. Herter,
Mr. Quarles, Mr. Saccio, Mr. Scribner, Mr. Melbourne
1. Racial Segregation
A lengthy discussion took place on the general subject of
racial segregation in the U. S. and its impact abroad. There were
no particularly new points developed.
2. Aftermath of Geneva Discussions
The Board then went into the matter of the two conferences now
under way in Geneva, on Nuclear Testing and on Surprise Attack.
A question was raised as to what the position of the U. S. should be
on these subjects after the conferences have run their course, and
how this country might capitalize on whatever occurs as a result of
the conferences.
Mr. Herter said that the State Department is following these
discussions closely and is trying to remain. continually alert to
possibilities for capitalizing on whatever developments occur in and
after Geneva. He said that it is hoped that we will be able to place
the onus for failure on the Soviets, but that it is a little too early
to take positive steps in this direction.
Mr. Harr referred to the item in the Turkey Report having to
do with the problem of Kurdish nationalism. He referred to reports
NSC review(s) completed.
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that the Soviets may be planning to stir up feeling among members
of this ethnic group against the governments of Turkey, Iran or Iraq.
He speculated as to whether or not the OCB should consider
recommending action to counter activities of this kind.
General Cabell said that CIA is currently gathering information
on the Kurdish bloc, its leaders and its aspirations, but that we do
not yet have enough information on which to base any recommendations.
The Board expressed an interest in having further information from
CIA whenever it might become available.
The Acting Executive Officer called the Board's attention to an
item in this week's Activity Report which refers to Ambassador
Hickerson's cable from Helsinki on Soviet economic threats to
Finland. The Board merely noted this item, as there was insufficient
time to discuss it.
5. Implications for the U. S. of Recent Military Takeovers
Gen. Cabell distributed the joint CIA-State report prepared in
response to the Board's request of 29 October, which lists countries
believed vulnerable to assumption of power by military elements.
The Defense member stated that the companion report requested of
that department- -having to do with information on individuals who
have attended military schools in the U. S. --is being prepared.
U. P. UABEA_,L
General, USAF
Deputy Director
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